Madrid to Dallas-Fort Worth (MAD–DFW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
MAD–DFW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 4,954 miles in approximately 10h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 62 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines Also: AY, BA, IB | 7 | 772 | 10h55 | – | Oneworld | AY, BA, IB |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
MAD: CEST · DFW: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Madrid, it's 11:00 AM in Dallas-Fort Worth.
Spain is part of the US Visa Waiver Program. Spanish passport holders can enter the US for tourism or business for up to 90 days with an approved ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization). Apply at esta.cbp.dhs.gov at least 72 hours before departure. The fee is USD 21. The ESTA is valid for 2 years or until your passport expires, whichever comes first. It covers multiple entries.
Your passport must be machine-readable and, for VWP travel, must be an ePassport (the kind with the chip symbol on the cover). Spanish passports issued after 2006 meet this requirement. The 90-day ESTA stay cannot be extended and cannot be changed to another visa status from inside the US. If you need more than 90 days, apply for a B-1/B-2 visa at the US Embassy in Madrid.
US border officers have wide discretion. Have your return flight, hotel address, and a general itinerary ready. ESTA approval does not guarantee entry. The CBP officer makes the final decision at the port of entry. Global Entry (USD 100, 5-year membership) speeds up arrivals significantly at US airports if you travel frequently.
Metro Line 8 runs from Nuevos Ministerios (central Madrid) to T1/T2/T3 in 12–15 minutes (€6, including the airport supplement). T4 requires an additional free shuttle from T2; add 10 minutes. The Cercanías commuter train (Line C-1) reaches T4 from Atocha station in 25 minutes (€2.60, no supplement).Taxis have a fixed fare of €30 from central Madrid zones. The ride is typically 20–35 minutes depending on traffic. Avenida de América bus hub serves several airport bus routes (€5).
DART Orange Line runs to downtown Dallas (50 min, $3). TEXRail reaches downtown Fort Worth in 55 minutes ($2.50). Taxis and ride-shares cost $25–45 to either city center.Rental car facilities are at the south end. All terminals connect via the free Skylink train; this is an airside-only connection, so you must clear security first to use it.
Hot continental climate. Summers are intensely hot (35–40°C) with little rain. Winters are mild (3–12°C) but ice storms hit 2–3 times per year, causing major airport disruptions.
Spring (March–May) brings severe thunderstorms and tornado risk that regularly ground flights. Fall is the best travel window with moderate temperatures and low storm frequency.
MAD–DFW Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MAD to DFW
Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) and Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines. With 57 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
MAD to DFW Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MAD to DFW ranges from 10 hours 55 minutes to 12 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 4,954 miles (7,972 km). There are approximately 57 weekly flights outbound and 62 return, totaling 119 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
62 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 11 hours via TEB. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.